 |  Benign disease of the uterus 60 Flashcards |  Start |
 | What is the primary medical condition characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue into the myometrium? |  Card: 1 / 60 |
| Adenomyosis | Card: 2 / 60 |
| Which imaging technique is more accurate than ultrasound for diagnosing adenomyosis? | Card: 3 / 60 |
| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | Card: 4 / 60 |
| What percentage of women with abnormal vaginal bleeding are estimated to have endometrial polyps? | Card: 5 / 60 |
| Approximately 25% | Card: 6 / 60 |
| What hormonal influence is observed in the ectopic endometrium associated with adenomyosis? | Card: 7 / 60 |
| Steroid hormones | Card: 8 / 60 |
| Identify the common symptom associated with uterine fibroids. | Card: 9 / 60 |
| Heavy menstrual bleeding | Card: 10 / 60 |
| Which type of uterine fibroid is most likely to cause heavy menstrual bleeding due to its location? | Card: 11 / 60 |
| Submucosal fibroids | Card: 12 / 60 |
| Adenomyosis is typically diagnosed after which surgical procedure? | Card: 13 / 60 |
| Hysterectomy | Card: 14 / 60 |
| What is the main treatment option for symptomatic adenomyosis? | Card: 15 / 60 |
| Hysterectomy | Card: 16 / 60 |
| Which condition presents as small growths attached to the endometrial lining? | Card: 17 / 60 |
| Endometrial polyps | Card: 18 / 60 |
| What type of endometrial polyps has a stalk? | Card: 19 / 60 |
| Pedunculated polyps | Card: 20 / 60 |
| Which growth factor has been implicated in the development of uterine fibroids? | Card: 21 / 60 |
| Epidermal growth factor | Card: 22 / 60 |
| What is the role of progesterone in the context of uterine fibroids? | Card: 23 / 60 |
| Progesterone may promote fibroid growth | Card: 24 / 60 |
| Which surgical method is often preferred for removing fibroids while preserving the uterus? | Card: 25 / 60 |
| Myomectomy | Card: 26 / 60 |
| What is the typical recovery time for patients undergoing uterine artery embolization compared to hysterectomy? | Card: 27 / 60 |
| Shorter recovery time | Card: 28 / 60 |
| The presence of which type of cells indicates malignant transformation in fibroids? | Card: 29 / 60 |
| Atypical smooth muscle cells | Card: 30 / 60 |
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| Which treatment option is indicated for women who wish to avoid surgery for fibroids? | Card: 31 / 60 |
| Gonadotrophin releasing hormone agonists (GnRH agonists) | Card: 32 / 60 |
| What is a potential complication of uterine artery embolization related to ovarian function? | Card: 33 / 60 |
| Premature ovarian failure | Card: 34 / 60 |
| What percentage of uterine fibroids are typically asymptomatic? | Card: 35 / 60 |
| About 50% | Card: 36 / 60 |
| What is the primary mechanism by which GnRH agonists reduce fibroid size? | Card: 37 / 60 |
| By lowering ovarian steroid levels | Card: 38 / 60 |
| During hysteroscopy, how can pedunculated polyps be distinguished from fibroids? | Card: 39 / 60 |
| Polyps have fewer blood vessels on their surface | Card: 40 / 60 |
| What is the average age of diagnosis for women with adenomyosis? | Card: 41 / 60 |
| Around 45 years | Card: 42 / 60 |
| Which type of endometrial polyp is less likely to be expelled during menstruation? | Card: 43 / 60 |
| Sessile polyps | Card: 44 / 60 |
| What treatment is often recommended for women experiencing menorrhagia due to fibroids? | Card: 45 / 60 |
| Endometrial ablation | Card: 46 / 60 |
| What percentage of uterine fibroids may be present in women of reproductive age? | Card: 47 / 60 |
| Up to 70% | Card: 48 / 60 |
| What are the two forms of adenomyosis based on tissue distribution? | Card: 49 / 60 |
| Diffuse adenomyosis and focal adenomyosis | Card: 50 / 60 |
| Which method is commonly used to improve the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound for detecting polyps? | Card: 51 / 60 |
| Injecting saline into the uterus | Card: 52 / 60 |
| What is a significant concern when performing myomectomy due to multiple fibroids? | Card: 53 / 60 |
| Achieving complete control of bleeding | Card: 54 / 60 |
| What condition is characterized by excessive menstrual bleeding and can lead to anemia? | Card: 55 / 60 |
| Menorrhagia | Card: 56 / 60 |
| What is the role of antiprogestins in treating uterine fibroids? | Card: 57 / 60 |
| They help reduce the size of uterine fibroids | Card: 58 / 60 |
| In the context of adenomyosis, what changes are associated with estrogen receptors? | Card: 59 / 60 |
| Changes in the estrogen receptor alpha | Card: 60 / 60 |
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